Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 408

Chapter 408

He really did want to use this chance to patch things up with Effie, but his pride just wouldn't let him stoop so low as to beg her.

After all, he'd always been the one calling the shots in their relationship-why should that dynamic change now?

Grinding his teeth, Mitchell said to Effie, "Fine. Just remember to back me up when the time comes."

Effie didn't respond, which was as good as agreement.

Mitchell actually felt a surge of excitement deep down.

He trailed after Effie, practically matching her step for step, almost as if sticking

close might somehow restore what they'd once had.

"Effie, why are you walking so fast?" he huffed, struggling to keep up.

Suddenly, Effie stopped short. Mitchell nearly plowed right into her, catching himself at the last second.

It was like Effie had eyes in the back of her head-she slipped out of his path in a heartbeat, and he barely managed to keep his balance, stumbling forward awkwardly.

He fixed Effie

before he could finish, Effie strode over to Ryan, who was standing not far away, and greeted

see Effie and Mitchell. "Miss Bagnold! What a coincidence. Fancy

a coincidence-we actually came here to find

shot Effie a look, his brows knitting

doing, being so blunt about their intentions? Didn't she worry Ryan

company anymore, so she didn't care, did

himself he'd better remind Effie what was at

"Effie, you-"

back

both. "Would you mind giving us

"Of course," Ryan replied.

made their way to

brought in tea and an assortment

of them remained

u'l

say something reckless and ruin his plans, hurried to speak before she could. "Mr. Ryan, you may have heard some rumors that led

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